Houston Texans suffer setback against Cincinnati Bengals on fourth down

The Houston Texans lost 20-6 to the Cincinnati Bengals on September 20, 2026, at Reliant Stadium. A pivotal play occurred in the second quarter when the Texans, facing fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 18-yard line, failed to convert as running back David Montgomery was stopped by Dexter Lawrence. This failure led to the Bengals scoring on their next drive and gaining a lead they maintained throughout the game. The Texans had another chance on fourth-and-1 at the Bengals' 40-yard line but opted for a long field goal attempt that came up short. With this loss, the Texans continue to struggle offensively, missing key players like Nico Collins.

• 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Houston Texans turning point: Early 4th-down failure looms large in loss to Cincinnati Bengals